device manager error codes(21-25)

Tuesday, March 31, 2009 12:34
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Code 21

Code Meaning: The device is being removed as it has a problem, and Windows needs to be restarted.
Recommended Resolution: Wait a few seconds and refresh the Device Manager. If the device still shows, then restart the computer.

Code 22
Code Meaning: The device has either been disabled by a user or has not started.

Recommended Resolution: Wait a few seconds and refresh the Device Manager. If the device still shows, then restart the computer. Trying enabling the device. If that is not possible, remove the device, reboot the computer and reinstall it using the Add Hardware Wizard.

Code 23

Code Meaning: (Not applicable to Windows XP) This indicates a problem with the drivers of either the primary or secondary display adaptor. The device loader program delayed loading the device and then did not inform Windows.

Recommended Resolution: Verify that the drivers for all the display adaptors on the computer are correct and updated. Remove the display adaptors and reboot. Windows will automatically detect the adaptors and configure them. If the device is not a display adaptor, then remove the device and reinstall it using the Add Hardware Wizard.


Code 24

Code Meaning:
Windows couldn’t detect the device. This error may happen if the device has been set for removal.

Recommended Resolution:
Verify that the hardware is working and that the physical installation is correct. Remove the device from Device Manager. Reinstall it using the Add Hardware Wizard. Update the device driver to the latest.

Code 25


Code Meaning:
(Not applicable to Windows XP) The device installation has not yet been completed.

Recommended Resolution: Restart the computer. Windows may require to be reinstalled depending on whether the reboot solves the problem or not.

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